Singapore’s total population reached 6.11 million as of June 2025, marking a 1.2% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects a broader trend over the last five years, where the annualised population growth rate averaged 1.5%, a notable rise from the 0.5% seen between 2015 and 2020. Understanding these shifts is essential for residents, as they influence everything from housing demand and infrastructure development to the availability of essential services and the overall economic landscape.
The primary driver of this recent growth is the non-resident population, which rose to 1.91 million. This segment, which includes foreign workers, students, and domestic helpers, expanded by 2.7% over the past year. Much of this increase is attributed to the construction sector, where more work permit holders have been brought in to support major national projects like Changi Terminal 5 and to accelerate the supply of new housing.
Meanwhile, the resident population—comprising citizens and permanent residents—has seen more modest changes. The citizen population grew by 0.7% to 3.66 million, while the number of permanent residents remained stable at 0.54 million. Despite these figures, the nation continues to face long-term demographic challenges, including a rapidly aging population and a low total fertility rate, which remained at 0.97 in 2024.
Looking ahead, the government continues to balance the need for a robust foreign workforce to sustain economic growth with the social implications of a dense population. As infrastructure projects progress and the demographic profile continues to shift, the public can expect ongoing adjustments to immigration and manpower policies aimed at maintaining both economic vitality and social cohesion.